Bond Yields Rebound on Elevated Crude Prices

Indian Bond Yields Surge Amid Iran War Tensions

On March 27, Indian bond yields climbed 6 basis points as the prospect of a prolonged Iran war continued to weigh on global markets, keeping Brent crude prices above the $100-per-barrel mark.

The benchmark 10-year yield rose to 6.93 percent, up from its previous close of 6.87 percent. The Indian crude basket is averaging near a record $150 a barrel, reflecting a severe risk premium. This has driven up inflationary pressures, weighing on bond prices and driving yields higher.

Domestic debt auction: A state government debt auction is scheduled for later in the day, with funds worth Rs 42,941 crore to be raised, adding to the nearly Rs 12.31 lakh crore raised this fiscal.

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Rupee sinks to new low: The rupee opened 30 paise lower, sinking to a new low of 94.28 against the dollar, its first decline below 94. The currency ended March 25 at Rs 93.

Market analysts expect tensions to ease if a de-escalation path becomes clearer, which could lead to a Rupee recovery of Rs 1 to Rs 1.5. Until then, volatility is likely to persist.